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Akilandeswari G, Varshashankari V, Muthusamy S, Aarthy M, Thamizhvani K, Mercyjayapriya J, Ashokraj S, Mohandass P, Prem S, Ayyadurai N. Photocrosslinkable triple helical protein with enhanced higher-order formation for biomaterial applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:1632-1645. [PMID: 38553971 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Bacterial collagen, produced via recombinant DNA methods, offers advantages including consistent purity, customizable properties, and reduced allergy potential compared to animal-derived collagen. Its controlled production environment enables tailored features, making it more sustainable, non-pathogenic, and compatible with diverse applications in medicine, cosmetics, and other industries. Research has focused on the engineering of collagen-like proteins to improve their structure and function. The study explores the impact of introducing tyrosine, an amino acid known for its role in fibril formation across diverse proteins, into a newly designed bacterial collagen-like protein (Scl2), specifically examining its effect on self-assembly and fibril formation. Biophysical analyses reveal that the introduction of tyrosine residues didn't compromise the protein's structural stability but rather promoted self-assembly, resulting in the creation of nanofibrils-a phenomenon absent in the native Scl2 protein. Additionally, stable hydrogels are formed when the engineered protein undergoes di-tyrosine crosslinking under light exposure. The hydrogels, shown to support cell viability, also facilitate accelerated wound healing in mouse fibroblast (NIH/3T3) cells. These outcomes demonstrate that the targeted inclusion of functional residues in collagen-like proteins enhances fibril formation and facilitates the generation of robust hydrogels using riboflavin chemistry, presenting promising paths for research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Gopalan Akilandeswari
- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
- Department of Leather Technology (Housed at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute), Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Hanamkonda, Telangana, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
- Department of Leather Technology (Housed at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute), Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Enayati M, Liu W, Madry H, Neisiany RE, Cucchiarini M. Functionalized hydrogels as smart gene delivery systems to treat musculoskeletal disorders. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 331:103232. [PMID: 38889626 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Despite critical advances in regenerative medicine, the generation of definitive, reliable treatments for musculoskeletal diseases remains challenging. Gene therapy based on the delivery of therapeutic genetic sequences has strong value to offer effective, durable options to decisively manage such disorders. Furthermore, scaffold-mediated gene therapy provides powerful alternatives to overcome hurdles associated with classical gene therapy, allowing for the spatiotemporal delivery of candidate genes to sites of injury. Among the many scaffolds for musculoskeletal research, hydrogels raised increasing attention in addition to other potent systems (solid, hybrid scaffolds) due to their versatility and competence as drug and cell carriers in tissue engineering and wound dressing. Attractive functionalities of hydrogels for musculoskeletal therapy include their injectability, stimuli-responsiveness, self-healing, and nanocomposition that may further allow to upgrade of them as "intelligently" efficient and mechanically strong platforms, rather than as just inert vehicles. Such functionalized hydrogels may also be tuned to successfully transfer therapeutic genes in a minimally invasive manner in order to protect their cargos and allow for their long-term effects. In light of such features, this review focuses on functionalized hydrogels and demonstrates their competence for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders using gene therapy procedures, from gene therapy principles to hydrogel functionalization methods and applications of hydrogel-mediated gene therapy for musculoskeletal disorders, while remaining challenges are being discussed in the perspective of translation in patients. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Despite advances in regenerative medicine, the generation of definitive, reliable treatments for musculoskeletal diseases remains challenging. Gene therapy has strong value in offering effective, durable options to decisively manage such disorders. Scaffold-mediated gene therapy provides powerful alternatives to overcome hurdles associated with classical gene therapy. Among many scaffolds for musculoskeletal research, hydrogels raised increasing attention. Functionalities including injectability, stimuli-responsiveness, and self-healing, tune them as "intelligently" efficient and mechanically strong platforms, rather than as just inert vehicles. This review introduces functionalized hydrogels for musculoskeletal disorder treatment using gene therapy procedures, from gene therapy principles to functionalized hydrogels and applications of hydrogel-mediated gene therapy for musculoskeletal disorders, while remaining challenges are discussed from the perspective of translation in patients.
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- Mohammadsaeid Enayati
- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Kirrbergerstr. Bldg 37, 66421 Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Kirrbergerstr. Bldg 37, 66421 Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Kirrbergerstr. Bldg 37, 66421 Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; Department of Polymer Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Kirrbergerstr. Bldg 37, 66421 Homburg, Saar, Germany.
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Mahmoudi C, Tahraoui Douma N, Mahmoudi H, Iurciuc (Tincu) CE, Popa M. Hydrogels Based on Proteins Cross-Linked with Carbonyl Derivatives of Polysaccharides, with Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7839. [PMID: 39063081 PMCID: PMC11277554 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Adding carbonyl groups into the hydrogel matrix improves the stability and biocompatibility of the hydrogels, making them suitable for different biomedical applications. In this review article, we will discuss the use of hydrogels based on polysaccharides modified by oxidation, with particular attention paid to the introduction of carbonyl groups. These hydrogels have been developed for several applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and wound healing. The review article discusses the mechanism by which oxidized polysaccharides can introduce carbonyl groups, leading to the development of hydrogels through cross-linking with proteins. These hydrogels have tunable mechanical properties and improved biocompatibility. Hydrogels have dynamic properties that make them promising biomaterials for various biomedical applications. This paper comprehensively analyzes hydrogels based on cross-linked proteins with carbonyl groups derived from oxidized polysaccharides, including microparticles, nanoparticles, and films. The applications of these hydrogels in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and wound healing are also discussed.
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- Chahrazed Mahmoudi
- Laboratory of Water and Environment, Faculty of Technology, University Hassiba Benbouali of Chlef, Chlef 02000, Algeria
- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Protection of the Environment, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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- Laboratory of Water and Environment, Faculty of Technology, University Hassiba Benbouali of Chlef, Chlef 02000, Algeria
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- National Higher School of Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies, Algiers 16000, Algeria;
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Protection of the Environment, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, 700050 Iasi, Romania
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Protection of the Environment, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, 700050 Iasi, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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Wang X, He W, Huang H, Han J, Wang R, Li H, Long Y, Wang G, Han X. Recent Advances in Hydrogel Technology in Delivering Mesenchymal Stem Cell for Osteoarthritis Therapy. Biomolecules 2024; 14:858. [PMID: 39062572 PMCID: PMC11274544 DOI: 10.3390/biom14070858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic joint disease affecting over 500 million individuals globally, is characterized by the destruction of articular cartilage and joint inflammation. Conventional treatments are insufficient for repairing damaged joint tissue, necessitating novel therapeutic approaches. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), with their potential for differentiation and self-renewal, hold great promise as a treatment for OA. However, challenges such as MSC viability and apoptosis in the ischemic joint environment hinder their therapeutic effectiveness. Hydrogels with biocompatibility and degradability offer a three-dimensional scaffold that support cell viability and differentiation, making them ideal for MSC delivery in OA treatment. This review discusses the pathological features of OA, the properties of MSCs, the challenges associated with MSC therapy, and methods for hydrogel preparation and functionalization. Furthermore, it highlights the advantages of hydrogel-based MSC delivery systems while providing insights into future research directions and the clinical potential of this approach.
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- Xiangjiang Wang
- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Collage of Physics and Optoelectronics Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
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- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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- The Affiliated Qingyuan Hospital (Qingyuan People’s Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan 511518, China; (X.W.); (W.H.); (J.H.); (R.W.); (H.L.); (Y.L.)
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Xiao X, Huang J. Enzyme-Responsive Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Small Amphiphiles. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 39018035 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Enzyme-responsive molecular assemblies have recently made remarkable progress, owing to their widespread applications. As a class of catalysts with high specificity and efficiency, enzymes play a critical role in producing new molecules and maintaining metabolic stability in living organisms. Therefore, the study of enzyme-responsive assembly aids in understanding the origin of life and the physiological processes occurring within living bodies, contributing to further advancements across various disciplines. In this Review, we summarize three kinds of enzyme-responsive assembly systems in amphiphiles: enzyme-triggered assembly, disassembly, and structural transformation. Furthermore, motivated by the fact that biological macromolecules and complex structures all originated with small molecules, our focus lies on the small amphiphiles (e.g., peptides, surfactants, fluorescent molecules, and drug molecules). We also provide an outlook on the potential of enzyme-responsive assembly systems for biomimetic development and hope this Review will attract more attention to this emerging research branch at the intersection of assembly chemistry and biological science.
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- Xiao Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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Badawy HAE, Osman A, Ahmed TAE, Hincke MT. Evaluation of plant-derived biomaterials for the development of tissue-engineered corneal substitutes. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024. [PMID: 38963322 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Corneal blindness affects over 10 million patients worldwide. Due to the limited supply of donor corneas and frequent graft failure, bioengineered alternatives are crucial. To overcome drawbacks associated with corneal substitutes from synthetic biomaterials, fabrication from plant-derived biomaterials is a potential alternative. Herein, soy protein and glutenin in combination with different crosslinkers were evaluated for fabrication of corneal substitutes. Optical, mechanical, and biochemical properties of fabricated constructs and control rabbit corneas were evaluated in vitro. Soy protein crosslinked with peroxidase/H202 possessed transparency and mechanical properties comparable to controls, although their water content and biocompatibility were inferior. In contrast, soy protein crosslinked with tannic acid showed similar water content, tensile strength, and biocompatibility as rabbit corneas; however, these constructs displayed significantly lower transparency and higher strain to failure. Finally, glutenin cross-linked using formaldehyde showed excellent transparency, strain to failure, and biocompatibility, however; they exhibited significantly lower water content and tensile strength than controls. This study is the first to establish CIELAB color values for the rabbit cornea, allowing quantitative optical evaluation of tissue-engineered substitutes. Thus, a crosslinking strategy utilizing plant-derived proteins for fabrication of constructs with properties comparable to rabbit corneas is a promising direction for development of tissue-engineered corneal substitutes.
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- Hadeel A E Badawy
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications (SRTA-City), Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Innovation in Medical Education (DIME), Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Kalairaj MS, Pradhan R, Saleem W, Smith MM, Gaharwar AK. Intra-Articular Injectable Biomaterials for Cartilage Repair and Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303794. [PMID: 38324655 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage deterioration and subsequent inflammatory changes in the underlying bone. Injectable hydrogels have emerged as a promising approach for controlled drug delivery in cartilage therapies. This review focuses on the latest developments in utilizing injectable hydrogels as vehicles for targeted drug delivery to promote cartilage repair and regeneration. The pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disease progression. Subsequently, the various types of injectable hydrogels used for intra-articular delivery are discussed. Specifically, physically and chemically crosslinked injectable hydrogels are critically analyzed, with an emphasis on their fabrication strategies and their capacity to encapsulate and release therapeutic agents in a controlled manner. Furthermore, the potential of incorporating growth factors, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cells within these injectable hydrogels are discussed. Overall, this review offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the landscape of hydrogel-based therapeutics in osteoarthritis.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
- Genetics and Genomics Interdisciplinary Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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Pourshahrestani S, Zeimaran E, Fauzi MB. Antibacterial polylysine-containing hydrogels for hemostatic and wound healing applications: preparation methods, current advances and future perspectives. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:3293-3320. [PMID: 38747970 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01792c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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The treatment of various types of wounds such as dermal wounds, multidrug resistant bacteria-infected wounds, and chronic diabetic wounds is one of the critical challenges facing healthcare systems. Delayed wound healing can impose a remarkable burden on patients and health care professionals. In this case, given their unique three-dimensional porous structure, biocompatibility, high hydrophilicity, capability to provide a moist environment while absorbing wound exudate, permeability to both gas and oxygen, and tunable mechanical properties, hydrogels with antibacterial function are one of the most promising candidates for wound healing applications. Polylysine is a cationic polymer with the advantages of inherent antibacterial properties, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Therefore, its utilization to engineer antibacterial hydrogels for accelerating wound healing is of great interest. In this review, we initially discuss polylysine properties, and then focus on the most recent advances in polylysine-containing hydrogels (since 2016) prepared using various chemical and physical crosslinking methods for hemostasis and wound healing applications. Finally, the challenges and future directions in the engineering of these antibacterial hydrogels for wound healing are discussed.
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- Sara Pourshahrestani
- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen 91058, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen 91058, Germany
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
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Yu C, Xu J, Heidari G, Jiang H, Shi Y, Wu A, Makvandi P, Neisiany RE, Zare EN, Shao M, Hu L. Injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers for the treatment of ocular diseases. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132086. [PMID: 38705321 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers, fabricated utilizing diverse chemical and physical methodologies, exhibit exceptional physical, chemical, and biological properties. They have multifaceted applications encompassing wound healing, tissue regeneration, and across diverse scientific realms. This review critically evaluates their largely uncharted potential in ophthalmology, elucidating their diverse applications across an array of ocular diseases. These conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, corneal disorders (spanning from age-related degeneration to trauma, infections, and underlying chronic illnesses), retina-associated ailments (such as diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)), eyelid abnormalities, and uveal melanoma (UM). This study provides a thorough analysis of applications of injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers across these ocular disorders. Injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers can be customized to have specific physical, chemical, and biological properties that make them suitable as drug delivery vehicles, tissue scaffolds, and sealants in the eye. For example, they can be engineered to have optimum viscosity to be injected intravitreally and sustain drug release to treat retinal diseases. Their porous structure and biocompatibility promote cellular infiltration to regenerate diseased corneal tissue. By accentuating their indispensable role in ocular disease treatment, this review strives to present innovative and targeted approaches in this domain, thereby advancing ocular therapeutics.
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- Caiyu Yu
- Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou 325000, China; School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang 324000, China; Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh 174103, India; Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
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- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; Department of Polymer Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, Damghan University, Damghan 36716-45667, Iran; Centre of Research Impact and Outreach, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140417, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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- Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou 325000, China; National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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Wu S, Gai T, Chen J, Chen X, Chen W. Smart responsive in situ hydrogel systems applied in bone tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1389733. [PMID: 38863497 PMCID: PMC11165218 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1389733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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The repair of irregular bone tissue suffers severe clinical problems due to the scarcity of an appropriate therapeutic carrier that can match dynamic and complex bone damage. Fortunately, stimuli-responsive in situ hydrogel systems that are triggered by a special microenvironment could be an ideal method of regenerating bone tissue because of the injectability, in situ gelatin, and spatiotemporally tunable drug release. Herein, we introduce the two main stimulus-response approaches, exogenous and endogenous, to forming in situ hydrogels in bone tissue engineering. First, we summarize specific and distinct responses to an extensive range of external stimuli (e.g., ultraviolet, near-infrared, ultrasound, etc.) to form in situ hydrogels created from biocompatible materials modified by various functional groups or hybrid functional nanoparticles. Furthermore, "smart" hydrogels, which respond to endogenous physiological or environmental stimuli (e.g., temperature, pH, enzyme, etc.), can achieve in situ gelation by one injection in vivo without additional intervention. Moreover, the mild chemistry response-mediated in situ hydrogel systems also offer fascinating prospects in bone tissue engineering, such as a Diels-Alder, Michael addition, thiol-Michael addition, and Schiff reactions, etc. The recent developments and challenges of various smart in situ hydrogels and their application to drug administration and bone tissue engineering are discussed in this review. It is anticipated that advanced strategies and innovative ideas of in situ hydrogels will be exploited in the clinical field and increase the quality of life for patients with bone damage.
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- Shunli Wu
- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Hangzhou Singclean Medical Products Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Jiaxing Vocational Technical College, Department of Student Affairs, Jiaxing, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Li X, Lin H, Yu Y, Lu Y, He B, Liu M, Zhuang L, Xu Y, Li W. In Situ Rapid-Formation Sprayable Hydrogels for Challenging Tissue Injury Management. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400310. [PMID: 38298099 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Rapid-acting, convenient, and broadly applicable medical materials are in high demand for the treatment of extensive and intricate tissue injuries in extremely medical scarcity environment, such as battlefields, wilderness, and traffic accidents. Conventional biomaterials fail to meet all the high criteria simultaneously for emergency management. Here, a multifunctional hydrogel system capable of rapid gelation and in situ spraying, addressing clinical challenges related to hemostasis, barrier establishment, support, and subsequent therapeutic treatment of irregular, complex, and urgent injured tissues, is designed. This hydrogel can be fast formed in less than 0.5 s under ultraviolet initiation. The precursor maintains an impressively low viscosity of 0.018 Pa s, while the hydrogel demonstrates a storage modulus of 0.65 MPa, achieving the delicate balance between sprayable fluidity and the mechanical strength requirements in practice, allowing flexible customization of the hydrogel system for differentiated handling and treatment of various tissues. Notably, the interactions between the component of this hydrogel and the cell surface protein confer upon its inherently bioactive functionalities such as osteogenesis, anti-inflammation, and angiogenesis. This research endeavors to provide new insights and designs into emergency management and complex tissue injuries treatment.
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- Xiaolei Li
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
- Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine, Lewis-Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Photovoltaics Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, P. R. China
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Qiao S, Peijie T, Nan J. Crosslinking strategies of decellularized extracellular matrix in tissue regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:640-671. [PMID: 37990863 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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By removing the immunogenic cellular components through various decellularization methods, decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) is considered a promising material in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine with highly preserved physicochemical properties and superior biocompatibility. However, decellularization treatment can lead to some loss of structural integrity, mechanical strength, degradation stability, and biological performance of dECM biomaterials. Therefore, physical and chemical crosslinking methods are preferred to restore or even improve the biomechanical properties, stability, and bioactivity, and to achieve a delicate balance between degradation of the implanted biomaterial and regeneration of the host tissue. This review provides an overview of dECM biomaterials, and describes and compares the mechanisms and characteristics of commonly used crosslinking methods for dECM, with a focus on the potential applications of versatile dECM-based biomaterials derived from skin, cardiac tissues (pericardium, heart valves, myocardial tissue), blood vessels, liver, and kidney, modified with different chemical crosslinking reagents, in tissue and organ regeneration.
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- Su Qiao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases/National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases/National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases/National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Liu B, Chen K. Advances in Hydrogel-Based Drug Delivery Systems. Gels 2024; 10:262. [PMID: 38667681 PMCID: PMC11048949 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Hydrogels, with their distinctive three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers, drive innovations across various biomedical applications. The ability of hydrogels to absorb and retain significant volumes of water, coupled with their structural integrity and responsiveness to environmental stimuli, renders them ideal for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. This review delves into the classification of hydrogels based on cross-linking methods, providing insights into their synthesis, properties, and applications. We further discuss the recent advancements in hydrogel-based drug delivery systems, including oral, injectable, topical, and ocular approaches, highlighting their significance in enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, we address the challenges faced in the clinical translation of hydrogels and propose future directions for leveraging their potential in personalized medicine and regenerative healthcare solutions.
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- Boya Liu
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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Herzog J, Franke L, Lai Y, Gomez Rossi P, Sachtleben J, Weuster-Botz D. 3D bioprinting of microorganisms: principles and applications. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:443-461. [PMID: 38296889 PMCID: PMC11003907 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-023-02965-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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In recent years, the ability to create intricate, live tissues and organs has been made possible thanks to three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting. Although tissue engineering has received a lot of attention, there is growing interest in the use of 3D bioprinting for microorganisms. Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and algae, are essential to many industrial bioprocesses, such as bioremediation as well as the manufacture of chemicals, biomaterials, and pharmaceuticals. This review covers current developments in 3D bioprinting methods for microorganisms. We go over the bioink compositions designed to promote microbial viability and growth, taking into account factors like nutrient delivery, oxygen supply, and waste elimination. Additionally, we investigate the most important bioprinting techniques, including extrusion-based, inkjet, and laser-assisted approaches, as well as their suitability with various kinds of microorganisms. We also investigate the possible applications of 3D bioprinted microbes. These range from constructing synthetic microbial consortia for improved metabolic pathway combinations to designing spatially patterned microbial communities for enhanced bioremediation and bioprocessing. We also look at the potential for 3D bioprinting to advance microbial research, including the creation of defined microenvironments to observe microbial behavior. In conclusion, the 3D bioprinting of microorganisms marks a paradigm leap in microbial bioprocess engineering and has the potential to transform many application areas. The ability to design the spatial arrangement of various microorganisms in functional structures offers unprecedented possibilities and ultimately will drive innovation.
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- Josha Herzog
- Department of Energy and Process Engineering, TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- Department of Energy and Process Engineering, TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748, Garching, Germany.
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Omidian H, Mfoafo K. Three-Dimensional Printing Strategies for Enhanced Hydrogel Applications. Gels 2024; 10:220. [PMID: 38667639 PMCID: PMC11049339 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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This study explores the dynamic field of 3D-printed hydrogels, emphasizing advancements and challenges in customization, fabrication, and functionalization for applications in biomedical engineering, soft robotics, and tissue engineering. It delves into the significance of tailored biomedical scaffolds for tissue regeneration, the enhancement in bioinks for realistic tissue replication, and the development of bioinspired actuators. Additionally, this paper addresses fabrication issues in soft robotics, aiming to mimic biological structures through high-resolution, multimaterial printing. In tissue engineering, it highlights efforts to create environments conducive to cell migration and functional tissue development. This research also extends to drug delivery systems, focusing on controlled release and biocompatibility, and examines the integration of hydrogels with electronic components for bioelectronic applications. The interdisciplinary nature of these efforts highlights a commitment to overcoming material limitations and optimizing fabrication techniques to realize the full potential of 3D-printed hydrogels in improving health and well-being.
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- Hossein Omidian
- Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA;
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Hameed H, Faheem S, Paiva-Santos AC, Sarwar HS, Jamshaid M. A Comprehensive Review of Hydrogel-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Classification, Properties, Recent Trends, and Applications. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:64. [PMID: 38514495 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02786-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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As adaptable biomaterials, hydrogels have shown great promise in several industries, which include the delivery of drugs, engineering of tissues, biosensing, and regenerative medicine. These hydrophilic polymer three-dimensional networks have special qualities like increased content of water, soft, flexible nature, as well as biocompatibility, which makes it excellent candidates for simulating the extracellular matrix and promoting cell development and tissue regeneration. With an emphasis on their design concepts, synthesis processes, and characterization procedures, this review paper offers a thorough overview of hydrogels. It covers the various hydrogel material types, such as natural polymers, synthetic polymers, and hybrid hydrogels, as well as their unique characteristics and uses. The improvements in hydrogel-based platforms for controlled drug delivery are examined. It also looks at recent advances in bioprinting methods that use hydrogels to create intricate tissue constructions with exquisite spatial control. The performance of hydrogels is explored through several variables, including mechanical properties, degradation behaviour, and biological interactions, with a focus on the significance of customizing hydrogel qualities for particular applications. This review paper also offers insights into future directions in hydrogel research, including those that promise to advance the discipline, such as stimuli-responsive hydrogels, self-healing hydrogels, and bioactive hydrogels. Generally, the objective of this review paper is to provide readers with a detailed grasp of hydrogels and all of their potential uses, making it an invaluable tool for scientists and researchers studying biomaterials and tissue engineering.
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- Huma Hameed
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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Yang Z, Jaiswal A, Yin Q, Lin X, Liu L, Li J, Liu X, Xu Z, Li JJ, Yong KT. Chiral nanomaterials in tissue engineering. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5014-5041. [PMID: 38323627 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05003c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Addressing significant medical challenges arising from tissue damage and organ failure, the field of tissue engineering has evolved to provide revolutionary approaches for regenerating functional tissues and organs. This involves employing various techniques, including the development and application of novel nanomaterials. Among them, chiral nanomaterials comprising non-superimposable nanostructures with their mirror images have recently emerged as innovative biomaterial candidates to guide tissue regeneration due to their unique characteristics. Chiral nanomaterials including chiral fibre supramolecular hydrogels, polymer-based chiral materials, self-assembling peptides, chiral-patterned surfaces, and the recently developed intrinsically chiroptical nanoparticles have demonstrated remarkable ability to regulate biological processes through routes such as enantioselective catalysis and enhanced antibacterial activity. Despite several recent reviews on chiral nanomaterials, limited attention has been given to the specific potential of these materials in facilitating tissue regeneration processes. Thus, this timely review aims to fill this gap by exploring the fundamental characteristics of chiral nanomaterials, including their chiroptical activities and analytical techniques. Also, the recent advancements in incorporating these materials in tissue engineering applications are highlighted. The review concludes by critically discussing the outlook of utilizing chiral nanomaterials in guiding future strategies for tissue engineering design.
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- Zhenxu Yang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The Biophotonics and Mechanobioengineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The Biophotonics and Mechanobioengineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
- The Biophotonics and Mechanobioengineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The Biophotonics and Mechanobioengineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The Biophotonics and Mechanobioengineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The Biophotonics and Mechanobioengineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Wang T, Ding J, Chen Z, Zhang Z, Rong Y, Li G, He C, Chen X. Injectable, Adhesive Albumin Nanoparticle-Incorporated Hydrogel for Sustained Localized Drug Delivery and Efficient Tumor Treatment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:9868-9879. [PMID: 38349713 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Injectable hydrogels are receiving increasing attention as local depots for sustained anticancer drug delivery. However, most current hydrogel-based carriers lack tissue-adhesive ability, a property that is important for the immobilization of drug-loaded systems at tumor sites to increase local drug concentration. In this study, we developed a paclitaxel (PTX)-loaded injectable hydrogel with firm tissue adhesion for localized tumor therapy. PTX-loaded bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles (PTX@BN) were prepared, and the drug-loaded hydrogel was then fabricated by cross-linking PTX@BN with o-phthalaldehyde (OPA)-terminated 4-armed poly(ethylene glycol) (4aPEG-OPA) via a condensation reaction between OPA and the amines in BSA. The hydrogel showed firm adhesion to various organs and tumor tissues ex vivo due to the condensation reaction of unreacted OPA groups and amines in the tissues. The PTX-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels sustained PTX release over 30 days following the Korsmeyer-Peppas model and exhibited notable inhibition activities against mouse C26 colon and 4T1 breast cancer cells in vitro. Following peritumoral injection into mice with C26 or 4T1 tumors, the PTX@BN-loaded hydrogel significantly enhanced the antitumor efficacy and prolonged animal survival time compared to free PTX solutions with low systemic toxicity. Therefore, the adhesive, PTX-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels have the potential for efficient localized tumor therapy.
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- Tianran Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Ansari M, Darvishi A, Sabzevari A. A review of advanced hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1340893. [PMID: 38390359 PMCID: PMC10881834 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1340893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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With the increase in weight and age of the population, the consumption of tobacco, inappropriate foods, and the reduction of sports activities in recent years, bone and joint diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA) have become more common in the world. From the past until now, various treatment strategies (e.g., microfracture treatment, Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI), and Mosaicplasty) have been investigated and studied for the prevention and treatment of this disease. However, these methods face problems such as being invasive, not fully repairing the tissue, and damaging the surrounding tissues. Tissue engineering, including cartilage tissue engineering, is one of the minimally invasive, innovative, and effective methods for the treatment and regeneration of damaged cartilage, which has attracted the attention of scientists in the fields of medicine and biomaterials engineering in the past several years. Hydrogels of different types with diverse properties have become desirable candidates for engineering and treating cartilage tissue. They can cover most of the shortcomings of other treatment methods and cause the least secondary damage to the patient. Besides using hydrogels as an ideal strategy, new drug delivery and treatment methods, such as targeted drug delivery and treatment through mechanical signaling, have been studied as interesting strategies. In this study, we review and discuss various types of hydrogels, biomaterials used for hydrogel manufacturing, cartilage-targeting drug delivery, and mechanosignaling as modern strategies for cartilage treatment.
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- Mojtaba Ansari
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran
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Wang HY, Zhang Y, Zhang M, Zhang YQ. Functional modification of silk fibroin from silkworms and its application to medical biomaterials: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129099. [PMID: 38176506 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Silk fibroin (SF) from the silkworm Bombyx mori is a fibrous protein identified as a widely suitable biomaterial due to its biocompatibility, tunable degradation, and mechanical strength. Various modifications of SF protein can give SF fibers new properties and functions, broadening their applications in textile and biomedical industries. A diverse array of functional modifications on various forms of SF has been reported. In order to provide researchers with a more systematic understanding of the types of functional modifications of SF protein, as well as the corresponding applications, we comprehensively review the different types of functional modifications, including transgenic modification, modifications with chemical groups or biologically active substance, cross-linking and copolymerization without chemical reactions, their specific modification methods and applications. Furthermore, recent applications of SF in various medical biomaterials are briefly discussed.
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- Hai-Yan Wang
- Obstetrical department, The People's Hospital of Suzhou New District, Suzhou, China
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- Obstetrical department, The People's Hospital of Suzhou New District, Suzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Innovation of Silkworm and Bee Resources, Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Silk Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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Razaq H, Mehwish N, Xia J, Feng C. NDI based C2-symmetric Chiral Supramolecular Hydrogels Towards Enhanced Conductivity. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202302912. [PMID: 38010920 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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To comprehend the significance of improved conductive properties in C2-symmetric hydrogels, it is vital to investigate how non-gelating achiral functional group isomers influence the conductivity of such supramolecular hydrogels, whereas understanding the major driving forces behind this regulatory process is first and foremost. Herein, we report a hydrogel system containing tryptophan-conjugated NDI as the backbone (L/D-NTrp), enabling effective supramolecular assembly with the bipyridyl functional group isomers. This co-assembly behavior results in materials with exceptional mechanical properties and high conductivities, surpassing most previously reported C2-symmetrical hydrogels, as well as the ability to form controlled morphologies. Notably, the co-hydrogels displayed an eight-fold increase in mechanical strength, making them more robust and resistant to deformation compared to the original gel. Additionally, all hydrogels exhibited favorable electrical conductivity, with the co-assembled hydrogels showcasing notable performance, making them a promising candidate for use in electronic devices and sensors. This report lays the foundation for further investigation into the properties and potential applications of L/D-NTrp compound in the range of fields, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, and electronics.
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- Hamaela Razaq
- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Dongchuan Rd 800, 200240, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Dongchuan Rd 800, 200240, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Dongchuan Rd 800, 200240, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Dongchuan Rd 800, 200240, Shanghai, China
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Kolipaka T, Pandey G, Abraham N, Srinivasarao DA, Raghuvanshi RS, Rajinikanth PS, Tickoo V, Srivastava S. Stimuli-responsive polysaccharide-based smart hydrogels for diabetic wound healing: Design aspects, preparation methods and regulatory perspectives. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 324:121537. [PMID: 37985111 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Diabetes adversely affects wound-healing responses, leading to the development of chronic infected wounds. Such wound microenvironment is characterized by hyperglycaemia, hyperinflammation, hypoxia, variable pH, upregulation of matrix metalloproteinases, oxidative stress, and bacterial colonization. These pathological conditions pose challenges for the effective wound healing. Therefore, there is a paradigm shift in diabetic wound care management wherein abnormal pathological conditions of the wound microenvironment is used as a trigger for controlling the drug release or to improve properties of wound dressings. Hydrogels composed of natural polysaccharides showed tremendous potential as wound dressings as well as stimuli-responsive materials due to their unique properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, hydrophilicity, porosity, stimuli-responsiveness etc. Hence, polysaccharide-based hydrogels have emerged as advanced healthcare materials for diabetic wounds. In this review, we presented important aspects for the design of hydrogel-based wound dressings with an emphasis on biocompatibility, biodegradability, entrapment of therapeutic agents, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Further, various crosslinking methods that enable desirable properties and stimuli responsiveness to the hydrogels have been mentioned. Subsequently, state-of-the-art developments in mono- and multi- stimuli-responsive hydrogels have been presented along with the case studies. Finally regulatory perspectives, challenges for the clinical translation and future prospects have been discussed.
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- Tejaswini Kolipaka
- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India.
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Kumar Pradhan M, Suresh Puthenpurackal S, Srivastava A. Enzymatic Dimerization-Induced Self-Assembly of Alanine-Tyramine Conjugates into Versatile, Uniform, Enzyme-Loaded Organic Nanoparticles. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314960. [PMID: 37992201 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Herein, we report a novel enzymatic dimerization-induced self-assembly (e-DISA) procedure that converts alanine-tyramine conjugates into highly uniform enzyme-loaded nanoparticles (NPs) or nanocontainers by the action of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) in an aqueous medium under ambient conditions. The NP formation was possible with both enantiomers of alanine, and the average diameter could be varied from 150 nm to 250 nm (with a 5-12 % standard deviation of as-prepared samples) depending on the precursor concentration. About 60 % of the added HRP enzyme was entrapped within the NPs and was subsequently utilized for post-synthetic modification of the NPs with phenolic compounds such as tyramine or tannic acid. One-pot multi-enzyme entrapment of glucose oxidase (GOx) and peroxidase (HRP) within the NPs was also achieved. These GOx-HRP loaded NPs allowed multimodal detection of glucose, including that present in human saliva, with a limit of detection (LoD) of 740 nM through fluorimetry. The NPs exhibited good cytocompatibility and were stable to changes in pH (acidic to basic), temperature, ultrasonication, and even the presence of organic solvent (EtOH) to a certain extent, since they are stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonding, π-π, and CH-π interactions. The proposed e-DISA procedure can be widely expanded through the design of diverse enzyme-responsive precursors.
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- Manas Kumar Pradhan
- Department of Chemistry, IISER Bhopal, Bhopal, 462066, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, IISER Bhopal, Bhopal, 462066, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Liu J, Du C, Huang W, Lei Y. Injectable smart stimuli-responsive hydrogels: pioneering advancements in biomedical applications. Biomater Sci 2023; 12:8-56. [PMID: 37969066 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01352a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Hydrogels have established their significance as prominent biomaterials within the realm of biomedical research. However, injectable hydrogels have garnered greater attention compared with their conventional counterparts due to their excellent minimally invasive nature and adaptive behavior post-injection. With the rapid advancement of emerging chemistry and deepened understanding of biological processes, contemporary injectable hydrogels have been endowed with an "intelligent" capacity to respond to various endogenous/exogenous stimuli (such as temperature, pH, light and magnetic field). This innovation has spearheaded revolutionary transformations across fields such as tissue engineering repair, controlled drug delivery, disease-responsive therapies, and beyond. In this review, we comprehensively expound upon the raw materials (including natural and synthetic materials) and injectable principles of these advanced hydrogels, concurrently providing a detailed discussion of the prevalent strategies for conferring stimulus responsiveness. Finally, we elucidate the latest applications of these injectable "smart" stimuli-responsive hydrogels in the biomedical domain, offering insights into their prospects.
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- Jiacheng Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Gharios R, Francis RM, DeForest CA. Chemical and Biological Engineering Strategies to Make and Modify Next-Generation Hydrogel Biomaterials. MATTER 2023; 6:4195-4244. [PMID: 38313360 PMCID: PMC10836217 DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2023.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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There is a growing interest in the development of technologies to probe and direct in vitro cellular function for fundamental organoid and stem cell biology, functional tissue and metabolic engineering, and biotherapeutic formulation. Recapitulating many critical aspects of the native cellular niche, hydrogel biomaterials have proven to be a defining platform technology in this space, catapulting biological investigation from traditional two-dimensional (2D) culture into the 3D world. Seeking to better emulate the dynamic heterogeneity characteristic of all living tissues, global efforts over the last several years have centered around upgrading hydrogel design from relatively simple and static architectures into stimuli-responsive and spatiotemporally evolvable niches. Towards this end, advances from traditionally disparate fields including bioorthogonal click chemistry, chemoenzymatic synthesis, and DNA nanotechnology have been co-opted and integrated to construct 4D-tunable systems that undergo preprogrammed functional changes in response to user-defined inputs. In this Review, we highlight how advances in synthetic, semisynthetic, and bio-based chemistries have played a critical role in the triggered creation and customization of next-generation hydrogel biomaterials. We also chart how these advances stand to energize the translational pipeline of hydrogels from bench to market and close with an outlook on outstanding opportunities and challenges that lay ahead.
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- Ryan Gharios
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98105, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98105, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98105, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98105, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98105, USA
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98109, USA
- Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98105, USA
- Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98105, USA
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Yan Z, Zhang T, Wang Y, Xiao S, Gao J. Extracellular vesicle biopotentiated hydrogels for diabetic wound healing: The art of living nanomaterials combined with soft scaffolds. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100810. [PMID: 37810755 PMCID: PMC10550777 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Diabetic wounds (DWs) pose a major challenge for the public health system owing to their high incidence, complex pathogenesis, and long recovery time; thus, there is an urgent need to develop innovative therapies to accelerate the healing process of diabetic wounds. As natural nanovesicles, extracellular vesicles (EVs) are rich in sources with low immunogenicity and abundant nutritive molecules and exert potent therapeutic effects on diabetic wound healing. To avoid the rapid removal of EVs, a suitable delivery system is required for their controlled release. Owing to the advantages of high porosity, good biocompatibility, and adjustable physical and chemical properties of hydrogels, EV biopotentiated hydrogels can aid in achieving precise and favorable therapy against diabetic wounds. This review highlights the different design strategies, therapeutic effects, and mechanisms of EV biopotentiated hydrogels. We also discussed the future challenges and opportunities of using EV biopotentiated hydrogels for diabetic wound healing.
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- Zhenzhen Yan
- Department of Burn Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China
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Moriyama K, Inomoto N, Moriuchi H, Nihei M, Sato M, Miyagi Y, Tajiri A, Sato T, Tanaka Y, Johno Y, Goto M, Kamiya N. Characterization of enzyme-crosslinked albumin hydrogel for cell encapsulation. J Biosci Bioeng 2023; 136:471-476. [PMID: 37798227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2023.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Albumin is an attractive component for the development of biomaterials applied as biomedical implants, including drug carriers and tissue engineering scaffolds, because of its high biocompatibility and low immunogenicity. Additionally, albumin-based gelators facilitate cross-linking reactions under mild conditions, which maintains the high viability of encapsulated living cells. In this study, we synthesized albumin derivatives to undergo gelation under physiological conditions via the peroxidase-catalyzed formation of cross-links. Albumin was modified with phenolic hydroxyl groups (Alb-Ph-OH) using carbodiimide chemistry, and the effect of degree of substitution on gelation was investigated. Various properties of the Alb-Ph-OH hydrogels, namely the gelation time, swelling ratio, pore size, storage modulus, and enzymatic degradability, were easily controlled by adjusting the degree of substitution and the polymer concentration. Moreover, the viability of cells encapsulated within the Alb-Ph-OH hydrogel was high. These results demonstrate the potential applicability of Alb-Ph-OH hydrogels as cell-encapsulating materials for biomedical applications, including tissue engineering.
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- Kousuke Moriyama
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Sasebo Collage, 1-1 Okishin-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Sasebo Collage, 1-1 Okishin-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1193, Japan
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Sasebo Collage, 1-1 Okishin-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1193, Japan
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- Laboratory of Glycobiology, Department of Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, 1603-1 Kamitomioka, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-2188, Japan
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- Laboratory of Glycobiology, Department of Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, 1603-1 Kamitomioka, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-2188, Japan
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- Laboratory of Glycobiology, Department of Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, 1603-1 Kamitomioka, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-2188, Japan
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- Laboratory of Glycobiology, Department of Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, 1603-1 Kamitomioka, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-2188, Japan
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- Laboratory of Glycobiology, Department of Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, 1603-1 Kamitomioka, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-2188, Japan
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Sasebo Collage, 1-1 Okishin-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1193, Japan
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Sasebo Collage, 1-1 Okishin-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1193, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; Division of Biotechnology, Center for Future Chemistry, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; Division of Biotechnology, Center for Future Chemistry, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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Vetter VC, Bouten CVC, van der Pol A. Hydrogels for Cardiac Restorative Support: Relevance of Gelation Mechanisms for Prospective Clinical Use. Curr Heart Fail Rep 2023; 20:519-529. [PMID: 37812347 PMCID: PMC10746579 DOI: 10.1007/s11897-023-00630-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cardiac tissue regenerative strategies have gained much traction over the years, in particular those utilizing hydrogels. With our review, and with special focus on supporting post-myocardial infarcted tissue, we aim to provide insights in determining crucial design considerations of a hydrogel and the implications these could have for future clinical use. RECENT FINDINGS To date, two hydrogel delivery strategies are being explored, cardiac injection or patch, to treat myocardial infarction. Recent advances have demonstrated that the mechanism by which a hydrogel is gelated (i.e., physically or chemically cross-linked) not only impacts the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and chemical structure, but also the route of delivery of the hydrogel and thus its effect on cardiac repair. With regard to cardiac regeneration, various hydrogels have been developed with the ability to function as a delivery system for therapeutic strategies (e.g., drug and stem cells treatments), as well as a scaffold to guide cardiac tissue regeneration following myocardial infarction. However, these developments remain within the experimental and pre-clinical realm and have yet to transition towards the clinical setting.
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- Valentine C Vetter
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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Cao J, Wu B, Yuan P, Liu Y, Hu C. Rational Design of Multifunctional Hydrogels for Wound Repair. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:553. [PMID: 37998122 PMCID: PMC10672203 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14110553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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The intricate microenvironment at the wound site, coupled with the multi-phase nature of the healing process, pose significant challenges to the development of wound repair treatments. In recent years, applying the distinctive benefits of hydrogels to the development of wound repair strategies has yielded some promising results. Multifunctional hydrogels, by meeting the different requirements of wound healing stages, have greatly improved the healing effectiveness of chronic wounds, offering immense potential in wound repair applications. This review summarized the recent research and applications of multifunctional hydrogels in wound repair. The focus was placed on the research progress of diverse multifunctional hydrogels, and their mechanisms of action at different stages of wound repair were discussed in detail. Through a comprehensive analysis, we found that multifunctional hydrogels play an indispensable role in the process of wound repair by providing a moist environment, controlling inflammation, promoting angiogenesis, and effectively preventing infection. However, further implementation of multifunctional hydrogel-based therapeutic strategies also faces various challenges, such as the contradiction between the complexity of multifunctionality and the simplicity required for clinical translation and application. In the future, we should work to address these challenges, further optimize the design and preparation of multifunctional hydrogels, enhance their effectiveness in wound repair, and promote their widespread application in clinical practice.
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- Juan Cao
- School of Fashion and Design Art, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (B.W.); (Y.L.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (B.W.); (Y.L.)
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Atwal A, Dale TP, Snow M, Forsyth NR, Davoodi P. Injectable hydrogels: An emerging therapeutic strategy for cartilage regeneration. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103030. [PMID: 37907031 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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The impairment of articular cartilage due to traumatic incidents or osteoarthritis has posed significant challenges for healthcare practitioners, researchers, and individuals suffering from these conditions. Due to the absence of an approved treatment strategy for the complete restoration of cartilage defects to their native state, the tissue condition often deteriorates over time, leading to osteoarthritic (OA). However, recent advancements in the field of regenerative medicine have unveiled promising prospects through the utilization of injectable hydrogels. This versatile class of biomaterials, characterized by their ability to emulate the characteristics of native articular cartilage, offers the distinct advantage of minimally invasive administration directly to the site of damage. These hydrogels can also serve as ideal delivery vehicles for a diverse range of bioactive agents, including growth factors, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, and cells. The controlled release of such biologically active molecules from hydrogel scaffolds can accelerate cartilage healing, stimulate chondrogenesis, and modulate the inflammatory microenvironment to halt osteoarthritic progression. The present review aims to describe the methods used to design injectable hydrogels, expound upon their applications as delivery vehicles of biologically active molecules, and provide an update on recent advances in leveraging these delivery systems to foster articular cartilage regeneration.
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- Arjan Atwal
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Hornbeam building, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom; Guy Hilton Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Staffordshire ST4 7QB, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Hornbeam building, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom; Guy Hilton Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Staffordshire ST4 7QB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Arthroscopy, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B31 2AP, United Kingdom; The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7AG, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Hornbeam building, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom; Guy Hilton Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Staffordshire ST4 7QB, United Kingdom; Vice Principals' Office, University of Aberdeen, Kings College, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Hornbeam building, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom; Guy Hilton Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Staffordshire ST4 7QB, United Kingdom.
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Ashwani PV, Gopika G, Arun Krishna KV, Jose J, John F, George J. Stimuli-Responsive and Multifunctional Nanogels in Drug Delivery. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301009. [PMID: 37718283 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Nanogels represent promising drug delivery systems in the biomedical field, designed to overcome challenges associated with standard treatment approaches. Stimuli-responsive nanogels, often referred to as intelligent materials, have garnered significant attention for their potential to enhance control over properties such as drug release and targeting. Furthermore, researchers have recently explored the application of nanogels in diverse sectors beyond biomedicine including sensing materials, catalysts, or adsorbents for environmental applications. However, to fully harness their potential as practical delivery systems, further research is required to better understand their pharmacokinetic behaviour, interactions between nanogels and bio distributions, as well as toxicities. One promising future application of stimuli-responsive multifunctional nanogels is their use as delivery agents in cancer treatment, offering an alternative to overcome the challenges with conventional approaches. This review discusses various synthetic methods employed in developing nanogels as efficient carriers for drug delivery in cancer treatment. The investigations explore, the key aspects of nanogels, including their multifunctionality and stimuli-responsive properties, as well as associated toxicity concerns. The discussions presented herein aim to provide the readers a comprehensive understanding of the potential of nanogels as smart drug delivery systems in the context of cancer therapy.
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- P V Ashwani
- Bio-organic Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Kochi, 682013, India
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- Bio-organic Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Kochi, 682013, India
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- Bio-organic Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Kochi, 682013, India
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- Bio-organic Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Kochi, 682013, India
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- Bio-organic Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Kochi, 682013, India
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- Bio-organic Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Kochi, 682013, India
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Kaur K, Murphy CM. Advances in the Development of Nano-Engineered Mechanically Robust Hydrogels for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Bone Defects. Gels 2023; 9:809. [PMID: 37888382 PMCID: PMC10606921 DOI: 10.3390/gels9100809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Injectable hydrogels were discovered as attractive materials for bone tissue engineering applications given their outstanding biocompatibility, high water content, and versatile fabrication platforms into materials with different physiochemical properties. However, traditional hydrogels suffer from weak mechanical strength, limiting their use in heavy load-bearing areas. Thus, the fabrication of mechanically robust injectable hydrogels that are suitable for load-bearing environments is of great interest. Successful material design for bone tissue engineering requires an understanding of the composition and structure of the material chosen, as well as the appropriate selection of biomimetic natural or synthetic materials. This review focuses on recent advancements in materials-design considerations and approaches to prepare mechanically robust injectable hydrogels for bone tissue engineering applications. We outline the materials-design approaches through a selection of materials and fabrication methods. Finally, we discuss unmet needs and current challenges in the development of ideal materials for bone tissue regeneration and highlight emerging strategies in the field.
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- Kulwinder Kaur
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, D02 YN77 Dublin, Ireland;
- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, D02 YN77 Dublin, Ireland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, D02 YN77 Dublin, Ireland;
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) Centre, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland
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Wang Y, Li J, Han H, Huang H, Du H, Cheng L, Ma C, Cai Y, Li G, Tao J, Cheng P. Application of locally responsive design of biomaterials based on microenvironmental changes in myocardial infarction. iScience 2023; 26:107662. [PMID: 37670787 PMCID: PMC10475519 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Morbidity and mortality caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are on the rise, posing a grave threat to the health of the general population. Up to now, interventional, surgical, and pharmaceutical therapies have been the main treatment methods for AMI. Effective and timely reperfusion therapy decreases mortality, but it cannot stimulate myocardial cell regeneration or reverse ventricular remodeling. Cell therapy, gene therapy, immunotherapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, and several other techniques are utilized by researchers to improve patients' prognosis. In recent years, biomaterials for AMI therapy have become a hot spot in medical care. Biomaterials furnish a microenvironment conducive to cell growth and deliver therapeutic factors that stimulate cell regeneration and differentiation. Biomaterials adapt to the complex microenvironment and respond to changes in local physical and biochemical conditions. Therefore, environmental factors and material properties must be taken into account when designing biomaterials for the treatment of AMI. This article will review the factors that need to be fully considered in the design of biological materials.
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- Yiren Wang
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Mathematics, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Ultrasound in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Biomechanics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610072, China
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Tang Y, Xu H, Wang X, Dong S, Guo L, Zhang S, Yang X, Liu C, Jiang X, Kan M, Wu S, Zhang J, Xu C. Advances in preparation and application of antibacterial hydrogels. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:300. [PMID: 37633883 PMCID: PMC10463510 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02025-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
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Bacterial infections, especially those caused by drug-resistant bacteria, have seriously threatened human life and health. There is urgent to develop new antibacterial agents to reduce the problem of antibiotics. Biomedical materials with good antimicrobial properties have been widely used in antibacterial applications. Among them, hydrogels have become the focus of research in the field of biomedical materials due to their unique three-dimensional network structure, high hydrophilicity, and good biocompatibility. In this review, the latest research progresses about hydrogels in recent years were summarized, mainly including the preparation methods of hydrogels and their antibacterial applications. According to their different antibacterial mechanisms, several representative antibacterial hydrogels were introduced, such as antibiotics loaded hydrogels, antibiotic-free hydrogels including metal-based hydrogels, antibacterial peptide and antibacterial polymers, stimuli-responsive smart hydrogels, and light-mediated hydrogels. In addition, we also discussed the applications and challenges of antibacterial hydrogels in biomedicine, which are expected to provide new directions and ideas for the application of hydrogels in clinical antibacterial therapy.
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- Yixin Tang
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021 Jilin China
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Hua J, Su M, Sun X, Li J, Sun Y, Qiu H, Shi Y, Pan L. Hydrogel-Based Bioelectronics and Their Applications in Health Monitoring. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:696. [PMID: 37504095 PMCID: PMC10377104 DOI: 10.3390/bios13070696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Flexible bioelectronics exhibit promising potential for health monitoring, owing to their soft and stretchable nature. However, the simultaneous improvement of mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and signal-to-noise ratio of these devices for health monitoring poses a significant challenge. Hydrogels, with their loose three-dimensional network structure that encapsulates massive amounts of water, are a potential solution. Through the incorporation of polymers or conductive fillers into the hydrogel and special preparation methods, hydrogels can achieve a unification of excellent properties such as mechanical properties, self-healing, adhesion, and biocompatibility, making them a hot material for health monitoring bioelectronics. Currently, hydrogel-based bioelectronics can be used to fabricate flexible bioelectronics for motion, bioelectric, and biomolecular acquisition for human health monitoring and further clinical applications. This review focuses on materials, devices, and applications for hydrogel-based bioelectronics. The main material properties and research advances of hydrogels for health monitoring bioelectronics are summarized firstly. Then, we provide a focused discussion on hydrogel-based bioelectronics for health monitoring, which are classified as skin-attachable, implantable, or semi-implantable depending on the depth of penetration and the location of the device. Finally, future challenges and opportunities of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for health monitoring are envisioned.
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- Jiangbo Hua
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Merotto E, Pavan PG, Piccoli M. Three-Dimensional Bioprinting of Naturally Derived Hydrogels for the Production of Biomimetic Living Tissues: Benefits and Challenges. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1742. [PMID: 37371837 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11061742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional bioprinting is the process of manipulating cell-laden bioinks to fabricate living structures. Three-dimensional bioprinting techniques have brought considerable innovation in biomedicine, especially in the field of tissue engineering, allowing the production of 3D organ and tissue models for in vivo transplantation purposes or for in-depth and precise in vitro analyses. Naturally derived hydrogels, especially those obtained from the decellularization of biological tissues, are promising bioinks for 3D printing purposes, as they present the best biocompatibility characteristics. Despite this, many natural hydrogels do not possess the necessary mechanical properties to allow a simple and immediate application in the 3D printing process. In this review, we focus on the bioactive and mechanical characteristics that natural hydrogels may possess to allow efficient production of organs and tissues for biomedical applications, emphasizing the reinforcement techniques to improve their biomechanical properties.
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- Elena Merotto
- Tissue Engineering Lab, Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza, Corso Statu Uniti 4, 35127 Padova, Italy
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo 6a, 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Tissue Engineering Lab, Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza, Corso Statu Uniti 4, 35127 Padova, Italy
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo 6a, 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Tissue Engineering Lab, Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza, Corso Statu Uniti 4, 35127 Padova, Italy
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Godoy-Gallardo M, Merino-Gómez M, Mateos-Timoneda MA, Eckhard U, Gil FJ, Perez RA. Advanced Binary Guanosine and Guanosine 5'-Monophosphate Cell-Laden Hydrogels for Soft Tissue Reconstruction by 3D Bioprinting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37319328 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c23277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Soft tissue defects or pathologies frequently necessitate the use of biomaterials that provide the volume required for subsequent vascularization and tissue formation as autrografts are not always a feasible alternative. Supramolecular hydrogels represent promising candidates because of their 3D structure, which resembles the native extracellular matrix, and their capacity to entrap and sustain living cells. Guanosine-based hydrogels have emerged as prime candidates in recent years since the nucleoside self-assembles into well-ordered structures like G-quadruplexes by coordinating K+ ions and π-π stacking, ultimately forming an extensive nanofibrillar network. However, such compositions were frequently inappropriate for 3D printing due to material spreading and low shape stability over time. Thus, the present work aimed to develop a binary cell-laden hydrogel capable of ensuring cell survival while providing enough stability to ensure scaffold biointegration during soft tissue reconstruction. For that purpose, a binary hydrogel made of guanosine and guanosine 5'-monophosphate was optimized, rat mesenchymal stem cells were entrapped, and the composition was bioprinted. To further increase stability, the printed structure was coated with hyperbranched polyethylenimine. Scanning electron microscopic studies demonstrated an extensive nanofibrillar network, indicating excellent G-quadruplex formation, and rheological analysis confirmed good printing and thixotropic qualities. Additionally, diffusion tests using fluorescein isothiocyanate labeled-dextran (70, 500, and 2000 kDa) showed that nutrients of various molecular weights may diffuse through the hydrogel scaffold. Finally, cells were evenly distributed throughout the printed scaffold, cell survival was 85% after 21 days, and lipid droplet formation was observed after 7 days under adipogenic conditions, indicating successful differentiation and proper cell functioning. To conclude, such hydrogels may enable the 3D bioprinting of customized scaffolds perfectly matching the respective soft tissue defect, thereby potentially improving the outcome of the tissue reconstruction intervention.
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- Maria Godoy-Gallardo
- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona 08195, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona 08195, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona 08195, Spain
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- Department of Structural and Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology Institute of Barcelona (IBMB), Higher Scientific Research Council (CSIC), Barcelona Science Park, Baldiri Reixac 15-21, Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona 08195, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona 08195, Spain
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Hasanzadeh E, Seifalian A, Mellati A, Saremi J, Asadpour S, Enderami SE, Nekounam H, Mahmoodi N. Injectable hydrogels in central nervous system: Unique and novel platforms for promoting extracellular matrix remodeling and tissue engineering. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100614. [PMID: 37008830 PMCID: PMC10050787 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Repairing central nervous system (CNS) is difficult due to the inability of neurons to recover after damage. A clinically acceptable treatment to promote CNS functional recovery and regeneration is currently unavailable. According to recent studies, injectable hydrogels as biodegradable scaffolds for CNS tissue engineering and regeneration have exceptionally desirable attributes. Hydrogel has a biomimetic structure similar to extracellular matrix, hence has been considered a 3D scaffold for CNS regeneration. An interesting new type of hydrogel, injectable hydrogels, can be injected into target areas with little invasiveness and imitate several aspects of CNS. Injectable hydrogels are being researched as therapeutic agents because they may imitate numerous properties of CNS tissues and hence reduce subsequent injury and regenerate neural tissue. Because of their less adverse effects and cost, easier use and implantation with less pain, and faster regeneration capacity, injectable hydrogels, are more desirable than non-injectable hydrogels. This article discusses the pathophysiology of CNS and the use of several kinds of injectable hydrogels for brain and spinal cord tissue engineering, paying particular emphasis to recent experimental studies.
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- Elham Hasanzadeh
- Immunogenetics Research Center, Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Corresponding author. School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Valie-Asr Boulevard, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran.
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- Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine Commercialisation Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd, Nanoloom Ltd, & Liberum Health Ltd), London BioScience Innovation Centre, 2 Royal College Street, London, UK
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- Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Research Center for Noncommunicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding author. Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Hasan-Abad Square, Imam Khomeini Ave., Tehran, 11365-3876, Iran.
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Zhang Y, Jiang S, Xu D, Li Z, Guo J, Li Z, Cheng G. Application of Nanocellulose-Based Aerogels in Bone Tissue Engineering: Current Trends and Outlooks. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102323. [PMID: 37242898 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The complex or compromised bone defects caused by osteomyelitis, malignant tumors, metastatic tumors, skeletal abnormalities, and systemic diseases are difficult to be self-repaired, leading to a non-union fracture. With the increasing demands of bone transplantation, more and more attention has been paid to artificial bone substitutes. As biopolymer-based aerogel materials, nanocellulose aerogels have been widely utilized in bone tissue engineering. More importantly, nanocellulose aerogels not only mimic the structure of the extracellular matrix but could also deliver drugs and bioactive molecules to promote tissue healing and growth. Here, we reviewed the most recent literature about nanocellulose-based aerogels, summarized the preparation, modification, composite fabrication, and applications of nanocellulose-based aerogels in bone tissue engineering, as well as giving special focus to the current limitations and future opportunities of nanocellulose aerogels for bone tissue engineering.
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- Yaoguang Zhang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST), Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325015, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST), Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Jinan 250012, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST), Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST), Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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Gao Q, Jia F, Li X, Kong Y, Tian Z, Bi L, Li L. Biophysical cues to improve the immunomodulatory capacity of mesenchymal stem cells: The progress and mechanisms. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 162:114655. [PMID: 37031489 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can maintain immune homeostasis and many preclinical trials with MSCs have been carried out around the world. In vitro culture of MSCs has been found to result in the decline of immunomodulatory capacity, migration and proliferation. To address these problems, simulating the extracellular environment for preconditioning of MSCs is a promising and inexpensive method. Biophysical cues in the external environment that MSCs are exposed to have been shown to affect MSC migration, residency, differentiation, secretion, etc. We review the main ways in which MSCs exert their immunomodulatory ability, and summarize recent advances in mechanical preconditioning of MSCs to enhance immunomodulatory capacity and related mechanical signal sensing and transduction mechanisms.
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- Qingyuan Gao
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China.
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Tharakan S, Raja I, Pietraru A, Sarecha E, Gresita A, Petcu E, Ilyas A, Hadjiargyrou M. The Use of Hydrogels for the Treatment of Bone Osteosarcoma via Localized Drug-Delivery and Tissue Regeneration: A Narrative Review. Gels 2023; 9:gels9040274. [PMID: 37102886 PMCID: PMC10137556 DOI: 10.3390/gels9040274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor of bone that leads to poor mortality and morbidity. Management of this cancer through conventional methods involves invasive treatment options that place patients at an increased risk of adverse events. The use of hydrogels to target osteosarcoma has shown promising results both in vitro and in vivo to eradicate tumor cells while promoting bone regeneration. The loading of hydrogels with chemotherapeutic drugs provides a route for site-specific targeted therapy for osteosarcoma. Current studies demonstrate tumor regression in vivo and lysis of tumor cells in vitro when exposed to doped hydrogel scaffolds. Additionally, novel stimuli-responsive hydrogels are able to react with the tissue microenvironment to facilitate the controlled release of anti-tumor drugs and with biomechanical properties that can be modulated. This narrative review of the current literature discusses both in vitro and in vivo studies of different hydrogels, including stimuli-responsive, designed to treat bone osteosarcoma. Future applications to address patient treatment for this bone cancer are also discussed.
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- Shebin Tharakan
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA (I.R.); (A.G.)
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA (I.R.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA (I.R.); (A.G.)
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA (I.R.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-516-686-7738
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Woodring RN, Gurysh EG, Bachelder EM, Ainslie KM. Drug Delivery Systems for Localized Cancer Combination Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:934-950. [PMID: 36791273 PMCID: PMC10373430 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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With over 2 million cancer cases and over 600,000 cancer-associated deaths predicted in the U.S. for 2022, this life-debilitating disease continuously impacts the lives of people across the nation every day. Therapeutic treatment options for cancer have historically involved chemotherapies to eradicate tumors with cytotoxic mechanisms which can negatively affect the efficacy versus toxicity ratio of treatment. With a need for more directed and therapeutically active options, targeted small-molecule inhibitors and immunotherapies have since emerged to mitigate treatment-associated toxicities. However, aggressive tumors can employ a wide range of defense mechanisms to evade monotherapy treatment altogether, resulting in the recurrence of therapeutically resistant tumors. Therefore, many clinical routines have included combination therapy in which anticancer agents are combined to provide a synergistic attack on tumors. Even with this approach, maximizing the efficacy of cancer treatment is contingent upon the dose of drug that reaches the site of the tumor, so often therapy is administered at the site of a tumor via localized delivery platforms. Commonly used platforms for localized drug delivery include polymeric wafers, nanofibrous scaffolds, and hydrogels where drug combinations can be loaded and delivered synchronously. Attaining synergistic activity from these localized systems is dependent on proper material selection and fabrication methods. Herein, we describe these important considerations for enhancing the efficacy of cancer combination therapy through biodegradable, localized delivery systems.
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- Ryan N. Woodring
- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Naranjo-Alcazar R, Bendix S, Groth T, Gallego Ferrer G. Research Progress in Enzymatically Cross-Linked Hydrogels as Injectable Systems for Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering. Gels 2023; 9:gels9030230. [PMID: 36975679 PMCID: PMC10048521 DOI: 10.3390/gels9030230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Hydrogels have been developed for different biomedical applications such as in vitro culture platforms, drug delivery, bioprinting and tissue engineering. Enzymatic cross-linking has many advantages for its ability to form gels in situ while being injected into tissue, which facilitates minimally invasive surgery and adaptation to the shape of the defect. It is a highly biocompatible form of cross-linking, which permits the harmless encapsulation of cytokines and cells in contrast to chemically or photochemically induced cross-linking processes. The enzymatic cross-linking of synthetic and biogenic polymers also opens up their application as bioinks for engineering tissue and tumor models. This review first provides a general overview of the different cross-linking mechanisms, followed by a detailed survey of the enzymatic cross-linking mechanism applied to both natural and synthetic hydrogels. A detailed analysis of their specifications for bioprinting and tissue engineering applications is also included.
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- Raquel Naranjo-Alcazar
- Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (CBIT), Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (CBIT), Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, Carlos III Health Institute (CIBER-BBN, ISCIII), 46022 Valencia, Spain
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Wang S, Huang W, Feng Z, Tian X, Wang D, Rao L, Tan M, Roongsawang N, Song H, Jiang W, Bai W. Laccase-mediated formation of hydrogels based on silk-elastin-like protein polymers with ultra-high molecular weight. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123239. [PMID: 36641025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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As artificial extracellular matrix-like materials, silk-elastin-like protein (SELP) hydrogels, with excellent mechanical properties, high tunability, favorable biocompatibility, and controlled degradability, have become an important candidate in biomedical materials. In this study, SELP is composed of silk-like (GAGAGS) and elastin-like (GXGVP) tandem repeats, in which X residues are set as tyrosine and lysine. Furthermore, SELP polymers are prepared via SpyTag/SpyCatcher. To explore a gentler and more efficient enzymatic crosslinking method, an innovative method was invented to apply laccase to catalyze the formation of SELP hydrogels. Gelation could be successfully achieved in 2-5 min . SELP hydrogels mediated by laccase had the characteristic of low swelling rate, which could maintain a relatively stable shape even when immersed in water, and hence had the potential to be further developed into injectable biomaterials. Additionally, SELP hydrogels cross-linked by laccase showed excellent biocompatibility verified by L929 and HEK 293 T cells with cell viability >93.8 %. SELP hydrogels also exhibit good properties in sustained drug release and cell encapsulation in vitro. This study demonstrates a novel method to construct SELP hydrogels with excellent biocompatibility and expands the possibility of SELP-based material applications in biomedical fields.
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- Sijia Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 1038 Dagu Nanlu, Hexi District, Tianjin, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Biorefinery and Bioproduct Technology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, 113 Thailand Science Park, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China.
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Guo Y, Hu Z, Chen J, Zhang Z, Liu Q, Li J, Yang J, Ma Z, Zhao J, Hu J, Wu J, Chen Z. Injectable TG-linked recombinant human collagen hydrogel loaded with bFGF for rat cranial defect repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 236:123864. [PMID: 36871688 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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The basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) plays a significant role in promoting the process of bone repair, but bFGF cannot keep its biological activity stable under normal physiological conditions. Therefore, the development of better biomaterials to carry bFGF remains a challenge for bone repair and regeneration. Here we designed a novel recombinant human collagen (rhCol), which could be cross-linked by transglutaminase (TG) and loaded bFGF to prepare rhCol/bFGF hydrogels. The rhCol hydrogel possessed a porous structure and good mechanical properties. The assays, including cell proliferation, migration, and adhesion assay, were performed to evaluate the biocompatibility of rhCol/bFGF and the results demonstrated that the rhCol/bFGF promoted cell proliferation, migration and adhesion. The rhCol/bFGF hydrogel degraded and released bFGF controllably, enhancing utilization rate of bFGF and allowing osteoinductive activity. The results of RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence staining also proved that rhCol/bFGF promoted expression of bone-related proteins. The rhCol/bFGF hydrogels were applied in the cranial defect in rats and the results confirmed that it accelerates bone defect repair. In conclusion, rhCol/bFGF hydrogel has excellent biomechanical properties and can continuously release bFGF to promote bone regeneration, suggesting that rhCol/bFGF hydrogel is a potential scaffold in clinic application.
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- Yayuan Guo
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Faculty of Life Science, Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Northwest University, 229 North Taibai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710069, China.
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Petroni S, Tagliaro I, Antonini C, D’Arienzo M, Orsini SF, Mano JF, Brancato V, Borges J, Cipolla L. Chitosan-Based Biomaterials: Insights into Chemistry, Properties, Devices, and Their Biomedical Applications. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21030147. [PMID: 36976196 PMCID: PMC10059909 DOI: 10.3390/md21030147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Chitosan is a marine-origin polysaccharide obtained from the deacetylation of chitin, the main component of crustaceans’ exoskeleton, and the second most abundant in nature. Although this biopolymer has received limited attention for several decades right after its discovery, since the new millennium chitosan has emerged owing to its physicochemical, structural and biological properties, multifunctionalities and applications in several sectors. This review aims at providing an overview of chitosan properties, chemical functionalization, and the innovative biomaterials obtained thereof. Firstly, the chemical functionalization of chitosan backbone in the amino and hydroxyl groups will be addressed. Then, the review will focus on the bottom-up strategies to process a wide array of chitosan-based biomaterials. In particular, the preparation of chitosan-based hydrogels, organic–inorganic hybrids, layer-by-layer assemblies, (bio)inks and their use in the biomedical field will be covered aiming to elucidate and inspire the community to keep on exploring the unique features and properties imparted by chitosan to develop advanced biomedical devices. Given the wide body of literature that has appeared in past years, this review is far from being exhaustive. Selected works in the last 10 years will be considered.
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- Simona Petroni
- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milano, Italy
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Correspondence: (J.B.); (L.C.); Tel.: +351-234372585 (J.B.); +39-0264483460 (L.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milano, Italy
- Correspondence: (J.B.); (L.C.); Tel.: +351-234372585 (J.B.); +39-0264483460 (L.C.)
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Kulkarni N, Rao P, Jadhav GS, Kulkarni B, Kanakavalli N, Kirad S, Salunke S, Tanpure V, Sahu B. Emerging Role of Injectable Dipeptide Hydrogels in Biomedical Applications. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:3551-3570. [PMID: 36743055 PMCID: PMC9893456 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Owing to their properties such as biocompatibility, tunable mechanical properties, permeability toward oxygen, nutrients, and the ability to hold a significant amount of water, hydrogels have wide applications in biomedical research. They have been engaged in drug delivery systems, 3D cell culture, imaging, and extracellular matrix (ECM) mimetics. Injectable hydrogels represent a major subset of hydrogels possessing advantages of site-specific conformation with minimal invasive techniques. It preserves the inherent properties of drug/biomolecules and is devoid of any side effects associated with surgery. Various polymeric materials utilized in developing injectable hydrogels are associated with the limitations of toxicity, immunogenicity, tedious manufacturing processes, and lack of easy synthetic tunability. Peptides are an important class of biomaterials that have interesting properties such as biocompatibility, stimuli responsiveness, shear thinning, self-healing, and biosignaling. They lack immunogenicity and toxicity. Therefore, numerous peptide-based injectable hydrogels have been explored in the past, and a few of them have reached the market. In recent years, minimalistic dipeptides have shown their ability to form stable hydrogels through cooperative noncovalent interactions. In addition to inherent properties of lengthy peptide-based injectable hydrogels, dipeptides have the unique advantages of low production cost, high synthetic accessibility, and higher stability. Given the instances of expanding significance of injectable peptide hydrogels in biomedical research and an emerging recent trend of dipeptide-based injectable hydrogels, a timely review on dipeptide-based injectable hydrogels shall highlight various aspects of this interesting class of biomaterials. This concise review that focuses on the dipeptide injectable hydrogel may stimulate the current trends of research on this class of biomaterial to translate its significance as interesting products for biomedical applications.
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- Neeraj Kulkarni
- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
- Quality
Operations, Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Knowledge City, Raidurg, Hyderabad 500081, Telangana, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
- Springer
Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions, Hadapsar, Pune 411013, Maharashtra, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
- Aragen
Life Sciences Pvt, Ltd., Madhapur, Hyderabad 500076, Telangana, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
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- Department
of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, India
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Zhu M, Wang Q, Gu T, Han Y, Zeng X, Li J, Dong J, Huang H, Qian P. Hydrogel-based microenvironment engineering of haematopoietic stem cells. Cell Mol Life Sci 2023; 80:49. [PMID: 36690903 PMCID: PMC11073069 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-04696-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Haematopoietic Stem cells (HSCs) have the potential for self-renewal and multilineage differentiation, and their behaviours are finely tuned by the microenvironment. HSC transplantation (HSCT) is widely used in the treatment of haematologic malignancies while limited by the quantity of available HSCs. With the development of tissue engineering, hydrogels have been deployed to mimic the HSC microenvironment in vitro. Engineered hydrogels influence HSC behaviour by regulating mechanical strength, extracellular matrix microstructure, cellular ligands and cytokines, cell-cell interaction, and oxygen concentration, which ultimately facilitate the acquisition of sufficient HSCs. Here, we review recent advances in the application of hydrogel-based microenvironment engineering of HSCs, and provide future perspectives on challenges in basic research and clinical practice.
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- Meng Zhu
- Center of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Center of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Center of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Center of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Center of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Center of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
- Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunotherapy, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Li J, Sun X, Dai J, Yang J, Li L, Zhang Z, Guo J, Bai S, Zheng Y, Shi X. Biomimetic multifunctional hybrid sponge via enzymatic cross-linking to accelerate infected burn wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 225:90-102. [PMID: 36509201 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Preparing sponge dressings with stable wet adhesion remains difficult in wound repair, especially in burn wounds with bleeding and large amounts of exudate. In this work, a multifunctional hybrid sponge dressing (DHGT+PHMB+TiO2NPs) with good wet adhesion was developed by combining biomimetic and enzymatic cross-linking reactions. The sponge dressing matrix (DHGT) was prepared by tyrosinase-catalyzed cross-linking of dopamine-modified hyaluronic acid (DOPA-HA) and gelatin. The multifunctional hybrid sponge dressing was obtained by loading polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) onto the DHGT matrix. The newly developed sponge dressing exhibited high mechanical properties, good wet adhesion, antibacterial activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging, biocompatibility, and excellent hemostasis ability. In vivo studies showed that the multifunctional hybrid sponge dressing could significantly accelerate the healing of infected full-thickness burn wounds by inhibiting bacterial growth, accelerating skin tissue reepithelialization, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, as well as regulating the expression of inflammatory factors and cytokines.
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- Jingsi Li
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Medical Instrument and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, 10 No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Medical Instrument and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, 10 No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Medical Instrument and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, 10 No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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Sasaki S, Suzuki T, Morikawa K, Matsusaki M, Sato K. Fabrication of a Gelatin-Based Microdevice for Vascular Cell Culture. MICROMACHINES 2022; 14:107. [PMID: 36677169 PMCID: PMC9860854 DOI: 10.3390/mi14010107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This study presents a novel technique for fabricating microfluidic devices with microbial transglutaminase-gelatin gels instead of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), in which flow culture simulates blood flow and a capillary network is incorporated for assays of vascular permeability or angiogenesis. We developed a gelatin-based device with a coverslip as the bottom, which allows the use of high-magnification lenses with short working distances, and we observed the differences in cell dynamics on gelatin, glass, and PDMS surfaces. The tubes of the gelatin microfluidic channel are designed to be difficult to pull out of the inlet hole, making sample introduction easy, and the gelatin channel can be manipulated from the cell introduction to the flow culture steps in a manner comparable to that of a typical PDMS channel. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDFs) were successfully co-cultured, resulting in structures that mimicked blood vessels with inner diameters ranging from 10 µm to 500 µm. Immunostaining and scanning electron microscopy results showed that the affinity of fibronectin for gelatin was stronger than that for glass or PDMS, making gelatin a suitable substrate for cell adhesion. The ability for microscopic observation at high magnification and the ease of sample introduction make this device easier to use than conventional gelatin microfluidics, and the above-mentioned small modifications in the device structure are important points that improve its convenience as a cell assay device.
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Affiliation(s)
- Satoko Sasaki
- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Japan Women’s University, 2-8-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo, Tokyo 112-8681, Japan
| | - Tomoko Suzuki
- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Japan Women’s University, 2-8-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo, Tokyo 112-8681, Japan
| | - Kyojiro Morikawa
- Institute of Nanoengineering and Microsystems, Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, No. 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu 300044, Taiwan
- Collaborative Research Organization for Micro and Nano Multifunctional Devices, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
| | - Michiya Matsusaki
- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
| | - Kae Sato
- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Japan Women’s University, 2-8-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo, Tokyo 112-8681, Japan
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